Supply Chain Management

ISM Report on Non-Manufacturing: More of the Same

Monday, June 5, 2017 · Jeff Berman The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 56.9 in May, down 0.6% from April's 57.5, which was its highest level since February 2015, while still growing for the 89th consecutive month. The May NMI is 1% higher than the 12-month…

Industry Professional Encourages Supply Chain Managers To Stay Current

Monday, June 5, 2017 · Patrick Burnson From automation to mechanization, the supply chain profession is now at the forefront of the high-tech, big-data movement.

Carbon Footprint Monitoring Services Launched for Global Supply Chain Managers

Monday, June 5, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Arviem AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, recently announced the launch of real-time carbon footprint monitoring in the logistics chain to support sustainability initiatives of clients.

May Manufacturing Output Sees Some Gains, Says ISM

Friday, June 2, 2017 · Jeff Berman The May PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, was up 0.1% to 54.9 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), with the PMI now having grown for nine consecutive months.

Gartner Survey on Asia Pacific Supply Chains Reveals IT Investment Gap

Thursday, June 1, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Surveys undertaken by global research firms often reveal a “disconnect” between what respondents say they'll do and how they actually behave. A recent example of this was revealed when Gartner researchers asked Asia/Pacific CEOs about their spend on technology.

Manufacturing’s Supply Chain Check List

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 · Mark Dohnalek Across the supply chain, there are multiple moving parts going in all directions inside a continuous and intricate process. But it all starts at the manufacturing center which means avoiding mistakes here is key and here's why.

CIOs Juggle Dual Roles in Digital Spotlight

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 · Mark Humphlett As manufacturers move from the research to adoption phase of digitization programs, the need for organizational leadership is becoming increasingly clear. A visionary leader is critical.

MercuryGate Launches ezVision

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 · SCMR Staff MercuryGate International, Inc., a leading Transportation Management System (TMS) provider, announced the launch of ezVision at last week's Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference.

The Amazon Effect and the Global Supply Chain

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 · Rosemary Coates The Amazon Effect is causing a revolution in thinking across the supply chain. It's a wake-up call for supply chain professionals to design new and improved processes and think creatively about the future.

I just want to say one word to you: Data

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock Increasingly, supply chains are all about the data. The hard part is finding the resources and talent to put it to use.

Gartner Announces Rankings of the 2017 Supply Chain Top 25

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Winners Revealed at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ

Supply Chain Managers May Expect More “Digitization” in Ocean Cargo Arena

Monday, May 22, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Two major players in the “digitization” of the ocean container shipping industry, have shared their observations about new networking opportunities.

Gartner Provides Three Immediate Actions to Take as WannaCry Ransomware Spreads

Monday, May 22, 2017 · SCMR Staff Since its discovery on Friday May 12, the WannaCry ransomware attack has continued to spread.

Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Brexit?

Sunday, May 21, 2017 · Michael Garstka, Thomas Kwasniok and Pete Guarraia Uncertainty about the final outcome of Brexit is creating a huge dilemma for leadership teams.

Gartner’s “Magic Quadrant” Provides Fresh Perspective on 3PLs

Friday, May 19, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Gartner's annual “Magic Quadrant” report that was released recently, on the eve of its supply chain conference in Phoenix, Ariz. The aim of the report is to provide a qualitative analysis into a market and its direction, maturity and participants.